You Can’t Start A Fire In The Rain
Her lip’s trembling, wishing for that lingering kiss
You can’t start a fire in the rain
The wispy smoke ring billows into the storm clouds that chose to remain
The separation was bitter as you watched him aimlessly walk out the door
Your tear’s flowed continuously on your neatly polished bedroom
floor
You waited patiently for the ringing of the phone
You continue to be optimistic but still very much alone
The seed of distrust slowly formulated within your aching heart
You well remember the lonely nights you spent alone after he tore your world apart
The fire remains unlit although it happened many years ago
The matches damp and musky to match your wounded ego
The rains have come and gone many times throughout the years
You remember the raindrops falling through sad, salty tears
The separation was bitter as you watched him disappear into the fogy mist
Your lips trembling wishing for that lingering kiss
Today the sun is shining. The campfire twigs wait in hopeful anticipation
Gleefully awaiting your return home and a happy
reconciliation
Summer is approaching, reluctantly saying ” Good bye ” to the long month of May
My day’s are passing with fewer tears today
The multicolored daylilies are in full glorious bloom
Each room freshly painted. The scent of lavender accents our bedroom
The unlit campfire twigs remain
They’ve withered the season of hail, wind and rain
Each time the doorbell chimes I rush to see if it could possibly be you standing there
Disappointment my constant companion when I realize you’re not anywhere
Perhaps tomorrow will be the day you decide to come back home?
Or maybe I’ll receive a friendly call on the sleeping telephone?
Each new day I attempt to move forward, forgetting the painful past
Obviously our love was not strong enough to forever last.
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Beautifully and sensitively done, Ruby. There is power in your choice of words that paints life’s colors on your canvass. Thank you.
Excellent poem, Ruby. I love the title and your rhyme too. Well done.
Hello WmKovacic, Your comment is poetically beautiful. Thank you kindly.
Hello John, I’m glad you like the title. It caught my eye and I saw a piece that I could write that was close to my heart many years ago. Thank you..
Hello Ruby, so sad and poignant, your emotions are dearly felt. Love the use of fire and rain, tying in so well with your title. Well done. 🙂
Best,
Mel
Thank you Mel, I’m thrilled that you liked my poetry. Thank you so much..
Wonderful and most emotional poetry. Took that poignant journey with each poetic line.
Hello Rasma. I’m glad you traveled along with me on this poetic journey. Thank you for reading and commenting.
There is always hope after a breakup and it take so long to realize someone is really gone. Very well-penned verse, Ruby.
Hello Phyllis, The hurt never really goes completely away, but it dims as time passes. Thank you for reading and leaving a thoughtful comment…
Lovely sensitive and heartfelt verse of coming to terms with love lost. Very emotive and warm in its sadness and truth, as the heart eventually realizes it’s done. great work Ruby.
Hello Tony, your comment is heartfelt and very true. Thank you…